What is epithelial tissue and describe its subcategory?
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Answer: Simple epithelial tissues are generally classified by the shape of their cells. The four major classes of simple epithelium are: 1) simple squamous; 2) simple cuboidal; 3) simple columnar; and 4) pseudo stratified.
Explanation:
Answer:
Epithelial tissue is one of the three tissue types. it acts as the outer layer or covering in organs.
Explanation: it has 4 subcategories that i know of
1. Squamous Epithelial
Shape square
Occurrence walls of blood vessels, lung sacs etc.
Function helps in diffusion
2.Cuboidal Epithelial
Shape cube like
Occurrence duct of glands
Function secretion and absorption
3.Columnar
Shape pillar like
Occurrence lining of stomach, small intestine
Function Secretion and absorption
4.Ciliated
having cilia
present in bronchioles,fallopian tubes,stomach
thats all i know